Travel Risks Rise Across Intermountain West Amid Snow and Wind
Travel Risks Rise Across Intermountain West Amid Snow and Wind
US · Published Dec 6, 2025
Winter storm warnings impact travel across the Intermountain West, with heavy snow and strong winds expected.
Mountain areas could receive 6–24 inches of snow, creating hazardous travel conditions and increasing avalanche risks.
Lower elevations may see 1–6 inches of snow; localized power outages are possible due to heavy snow and winds.
Travel conditions deteriorating with winter storm warnings
Travel conditions are deteriorating across the Intermountain West as winter storm warnings and advisories take effect. The northern Rockies, including parts of Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Colorado, are bracing for significant snowfall and strong winds through Saturday, December 6, 2025. Mountain regions are expected to receive between 6 and 24 inches of snow, creating difficult and potentially impossible travel conditions in higher terrain. Strong winds will further reduce visibility, exacerbating the hazardous conditions.
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